Windows 11s classic apps like Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad are getting AI-powered upgrades, including features like sticker generation and auto-cropping, though many require Copilot+ PCs or Microsoft accounts. These updates highlight Microsofts push to integrate AI into everyday tools while encouraging hardware upgrades and cloud adoption.
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Anthropic has activated its strictest safety measures yet for Claude Opus 4, implementing AI Safety Level 3 protocols to prevent misuse in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapon development. The new safeguards target CBRN risks while maintaining a balance between safety and progress.
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The UAE’s Stargate project, a 1-gigawatt AI megacampus in Abu Dhabi, will be the largest AI infrastructure deployment outside the U.S., backed by tech giants like G42, OpenAI, and NVIDIA. This $2 billion-plus initiative marks the UAE’s shift from oil to silicon, with the first phase set to launch in 2026.
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Apples former design chief Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are quietly assembling a $6.5 billion AI hardware project, aiming to redefine human-AI interaction while criticizing competitors like Humane and Rabbit for lacking innovation. The partnership between Ives startup io and OpenAI promises a post-smartphone future, but industry skepticism remains over whether funding alone can guarantee success.
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Google’s Android XR glasses and OpenAI’s mystery device signal a heated race to replace smartphones, with divergent approaches ranging from face-worn AR to pocketable AI gadgets. The post-smartphone era is shaping up as a battle of ecosystems, targeting pockets, wrists, and faces.
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